research Origin, Clinical Presentation, and Diagnosis of Facial Hypermelanoses
Facial dark spots can be caused by the sun, genetics, makeup, or medicine, and are diagnosed by patient history and skin tests.
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810-840 / 1000+ results research Molecular–clinical correlations in a family with variable tissue mitochondrial DNA T8993G mutant load
Tissue-specific variation in mutant load complicates genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis.
research Ocular Effects of Cosmetic Products and Procedures
Cosmetics and procedures can cause eye issues, from mild discomfort to serious conditions, due to allergies, toxins, or poor care.
research Skin permeation of different steroid hormones from polymeric coated liposomal formulations
Polymers increased skin permeation and stability of steroid hormones in liposomal formulations.
research Laser therapy on darker ethnic skin
Laser therapy on darker skin has higher risks and needs expert handling.
research Lead-revealed lipid organization in human hair
Lead can help reveal and organize lipids in human hair.
research Cloning of human, murine, and marsupial keratin 7 and a survey of K7 expression in the mouse
The research cloned keratin 7 genes from humans, mice, and marsupials, found similarities between human and mouse genes, and discovered new areas of K7 expression in mice.
research SKIN AND HAIR COSMETIC ISSUES IN WOMEN OF COLOR
A scarring hair loss condition mainly affects middle-aged women of African descent, impacting their quality of life, with treatments more effective when started early.
research TINEA CAPITIS
Tinea capitis is a common scalp infection causing hair loss, mostly in young children.
research Leydig Cell Hyperplasia and Adenomas in Mice Treated with Finasteride, a 5α-Reductase Inhibitor: A Possible Mechanism
High doses of finasteride cause cell growth and tumors in mice.
research The red face: Rosacea
Rosacea is a common skin condition mainly causing facial redness.
research Epitestosterone—an endogenous antiandrogen?
Epitestosterone may act as a weak antiandrogen and can inhibit an enzyme involved in testosterone metabolism.
research 7 Regulation of androgen receptor and 5α-reductase in the skin of normal and hirsute women
The exact cause of increased 5α-reductase activity leading to hirsutism in women is still unknown.
research The Identity of Flavin with the Cataract-Preventive Factor
Flavin prevents cataracts in young rats.
research Comparison of rheological properties, follicular penetration, drug release, and permeation behavior of a novel topical drug delivery system and a conventional cream
The new drug delivery system releases the drug better in sebum and targets follicles more effectively than the conventional cream.
research Ion pairs of risedronate for transdermal delivery and enhanced permeation rate on hairless mouse skin
Ion-paired risedronate significantly increases skin penetration without irritation compared to risedronate alone.
research Chapter 7 Reproductive Dysfunction in Women with Epilepsy
Epilepsy and certain epilepsy drugs can lead to reproductive problems in women, but changing medication might improve these issues.
research Effect of thioredoxin reductase 1 on glucocorticoid receptor activity in human outer root sheath cells
Thioredoxin reductase 1 does not affect glucocorticoid receptor activity in hair follicle cells.
research Comparative dermatology—canine endocrine dermatoses
Endocrine diseases in dogs often cause skin problems, with hypothyroidism and hyperadrenocorticism being common and leading to hair loss and infections.
research Stress and Psychoneuroimmunologic Factors in Dermatology
Stress and emotional factors can worsen skin conditions by affecting the immune system.
research A cluster of 21 keratin-associated protein genes within introns of another gene on human chromosome 21q22.3
A cluster of 21 keratin-associated protein genes important for hair growth was found on human chromosome 21.
research Minoxidil increases 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and 5α-reductase activity of cultured human dermal papilla cells from balding scalp
Minoxidil boosts enzymes that help hair growth.
research Azasteroids as inhibitors of testosterone 5α-reductase in mammalian skin
Certain 4-azasteroids are effective at blocking the enzyme that processes testosterone in human skin and could help treat acne, excessive hair growth, and male pattern baldness.
research Effect of minoxidil on blood pressure and hemodynamics in severe hypertension
research Ornithine decarboxylase activity in relation to DNA synthesis in mouse interfollicular epidermis and hair follicles
research Graded levels of pyridoxine in the rat diet during gestation and the physical and neuromotor development of offspring
Not enough vitamin B6 in pregnant rats' diets caused poor development and health in their babies.
research Keratin formation in the hair follicle
Keratin fibrils in hair form and stop growing at specific points in the follicle.
research Some observations on the proteins of the inner root sheath cells of hair follicles
research Transdermal finasteride delivery via powder-carrying microneedles with a diffusion enhancer to treat androgenetic alopecia
Microneedles with enhancer effectively promote hair growth and increase hair density.
research Hair dyeing, hair washing and hair cortisol concentrations among women from the healthy start study
Hair dyeing and washing frequency do not affect hair cortisol levels.